Bedford man sentenced to prison for probation violations

BEDFORD – A Bedford man will serve time in the Indiana Department of Correction after repeatedly violating the terms of his probation, according to a…

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Police Log: February 26, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 25 Incidents – February 24 Accidents – February 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 26 Incidents –…

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Former teacher faces additional sexual misconduct charges after another student comes forward

MARTINSVILLE – A 31-year-old former Martinsville teacher, previously charged with sending harmful material to students, now faces multiple sexual misconduct charges involving at least five…

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Jasper man arrested on alcohol charges after driving erratically

DUBOIS CO. – A 55-year-old Jasper man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following an erratic driving incident on State Road 162 on Friday, February…

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Vincennes man arrested on multiple charges involving inappropriate contact with a minor

WASHINGTON– A Vincennes man was arrested Monday, February 24, 2025, after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate contact with a minor. The Washington Police Department…

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Ferdinand man arrested after driving over three times over the legal limit

JASPER– A Ferdinand man was arrested Monday afternoon after being pulled over with a blood alcohol level over three times the legal limit. Jasper Police…

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Indiana Senate passes bill requiring monitoring devices for domestic violence suspects

INDIANA— The Indiana State Senate has passed a criminal penalties bill that includes an amendment requiring individuals charged with domestic violence-related crimes to wear a…

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Police Log: February 25, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 24 Incidents – February 24 Incidents – February 23 Accidents – February 24 Accidents – February 23 Lawrence County…

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Heltonville man arrested for OWI after rear-end collision

BEDFORD – A Heltonville man was arrested on February 23, 2025, following a rear-end collision at the intersection of 16th Street and M Street. Caleb…

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Indianapolis man arrested on OWI charges after high-speed chase and drug search

MITCHELL – Alberto Ortiz, 22, of Indianapolis, was arrested on Saturday, February 22, on charges of operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration above 0.15…

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